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Compare 8x8 vs Aircall: pricing, features, pros, cons, and which is right for your business.

8x8 vs Aircall

Updated September 2026 · Contact Center Core software comparison

8x8

8x8

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XCaaS — combined UCaaS + CCaaS with global PSTN and X-Series tiers.

★ 4.0 523 reviews from $95.00/seat/mo
Aircall

Aircall

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SMB-focused cloud call center with deep CRM integrations.

★ 4.5 1247 reviews Free trial from $30.00/seat/mo (Essentials)

At a Glance

Criteria 8x8 Aircall
Overall Rating ★ 4.0
523 reviews
★ 4.5
1247 reviews
Starting Price $95.00 /seat/mo $30.00 /seat/mo (Essentials)
Pricing Model Paid Paid
Free Trial No ✓ Yes
Deployment cloud cloud, mobile
Best For Mid Market, Enterprise Smb, Mid Market

Strengths & Weaknesses

8x8
Aircall
Pros
Truly bundled UCaaS + CCaaS (XCaaS) on one platform
Fast self-serve onboarding
Global PSTN across 55+ countries
100+ native CRM/helpdesk integrations
Strong native analytics and Speech Analytics
Transparent published pricing
Cons
Brand visibility trails RingCentral and Genesys
Limited omnichannel — voice-primary with light SMS/WhatsApp
Contact center UI less modern than Talkdesk/Dialpad
No native predictive dialer
Sales motion enterprise-heavy for SMBs
Enterprise features (WFM, QA) absent

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose 8x8 if…
  • Your team fits the mid market or enterprise profile
  • Your preferred deployment is cloud
  • Truly bundled UCaaS + CCaaS (XCaaS) on one platform
Choose Aircall if…
  • Your team fits the smb or mid market profile
  • You want to try before you buy — free trial available
  • Budget matters — Aircall starts $65 cheaper per month
  • You prioritise peer-verified quality — higher rating (4.5 vs 4.0)
  • Your preferred deployment is cloud or mobile
  • Fast self-serve onboarding

Our Verdict

Aircall
Aircall edges ahead with a higher overall rating (★ 4.5 vs ★ 4.0) and stronger review volume (1247 vs 523 verified reviews) .

8x8 targets mid_market/enterprise businesses with paid pricing starting at $95.00/seat/mo. Its strongest selling points include truly bundled ucaas + ccaas (xcaas) on one platform and global pstn across 55+ countries.

Aircall targets smb/mid_market businesses with paid pricing starting at $30.00/seat/mo (Essentials). Its key advantages include fast self-serve onboarding and 100+ native crm/helpdesk integrations.

Both tools are reviewed independently — see the full reviews below to dig into integrations, implementation timelines, and user sentiment.

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